1989 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Freelander |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |